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“Das Problem ist das Patriarchat” A qualitative Analysis of Framing and Counterframing of Femi(ni)cides in contemporary Germany

Krobjinski, Siri LU (2022) UTVK03 20221
Sociology
Abstract (Swedish)
According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, 139 women were killed by their (ex-)partner in 2020. That year, Germany was ranked second highest in estimated number of femicide victims in Europe. As most extreme form of gender-based violence, femicide or feminicide designate the gender-specific killing of women, related to the maintenance of hierarchical gender relations. The topic is little discussed and researched in the German context. Therefore, the aim of this work is to give a current insight into the understanding of femi(ni)cide from the perspective of activists with different mobilization backgrounds by conducting framing analysis and applying the concept of patriarchy. First, an attempt is made to address and answer how they... (More)
According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, 139 women were killed by their (ex-)partner in 2020. That year, Germany was ranked second highest in estimated number of femicide victims in Europe. As most extreme form of gender-based violence, femicide or feminicide designate the gender-specific killing of women, related to the maintenance of hierarchical gender relations. The topic is little discussed and researched in the German context. Therefore, the aim of this work is to give a current insight into the understanding of femi(ni)cide from the perspective of activists with different mobilization backgrounds by conducting framing analysis and applying the concept of patriarchy. First, an attempt is made to address and answer how they understand the topic of femi(ni)cide presented and framed in German society in relation to their activism. Building on that, the thesis aims to highlight their views on possible solutions and the methods they utilize to counterframe this understanding. A second focus is on understanding the institutional framework related to femi(ni)cides in Germany.
In the present work, it became clear that the topic of femi(ni)cides in Germany is deepty embedded in patriarchal structures. In addition to the lack of data, destructive media coverage and government disregard for the systemic background of femi(ni)cides obstruct the implementation of adequate prevention measures. (Less)
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author
Krobjinski, Siri LU
supervisor
organization
course
UTVK03 20221
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
femicide, feminicide, activism, Germany, framing theory, patriarchy
language
English
id
9093494
date added to LUP
2022-06-27 11:46:43
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2022-06-27 11:46:43
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  abstract     = {{According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, 139 women were killed by their (ex-)partner in 2020. That year, Germany was ranked second highest in estimated number of femicide victims in Europe. As most extreme form of gender-based violence, femicide or feminicide designate the gender-specific killing of women, related to the maintenance of hierarchical gender relations. The topic is little discussed and researched in the German context. Therefore, the aim of this work is to give a current insight into the understanding of femi(ni)cide from the perspective of activists with different mobilization backgrounds by conducting framing analysis and applying the concept of patriarchy. First, an attempt is made to address and answer how they understand the topic of femi(ni)cide presented and framed in German society in relation to their activism. Building on that, the thesis aims to highlight their views on possible solutions and the methods they utilize to counterframe this understanding. A second focus is on understanding the institutional framework related to femi(ni)cides in Germany.
In the present work, it became clear that the topic of femi(ni)cides in Germany is deepty embedded in patriarchal structures. In addition to the lack of data, destructive media coverage and government disregard for the systemic background of femi(ni)cides obstruct the implementation of adequate prevention measures.}},
  author       = {{Krobjinski, Siri}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{“Das Problem ist das Patriarchat” A qualitative Analysis of Framing and Counterframing of Femi(ni)cides in contemporary Germany}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}